# LockChain - Decentralized Hotel Booking Platform

> LockChain is a decentralized booking platform for hotels that uses blockchain technology to enable direct bookings without commissions. The platform eliminates intermediaries like Online Travel Agencies and functions as an all-in-one solution for property management and payments in a subscription model. Hotels can thereby increase their margins and build direct customer relationships.

**Sector:** Tertiary sector · **Industry:** Hospitality and catering · **Organisation:** LockChain LTD · **Maturity level:** Concept

Canonical URL: https://www.sapientblock.com/en/use-cases/lockchain-hotels-provision-buchen

## Documentation status

- **Project status:** Concept
- **Evidence:** Evidence medium
- **Editorial review:** Ufuk Avci, 15 April 2026

## Description

Blockchain hotel direct booking eliminates expensive intermediary platforms. Booking.com and Expedia charge 15-25% commission — for a medium-sized hotel with 1 million EUR annual revenue via OTAs, that means 150,000-250,000 EUR in commissions.

Blockchain direct booking architecture: hotels publish availability and prices as smart contracts; guests book directly using crypto or fiat; the smart contract holds payment in escrow; payment is released to the hotel upon check-in; cancellation policies are automated. Winding Tree (Zug 2017, discontinued): TUI, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss and Nordic Choice Hotels piloted the approach — failed due to network effects. Travala.com: active blockchain-based travel marketplace with 2+ million accommodations and Booking.com partnership, crypto payment enabled. Hotel side: direct customers are more profitable — no commission, direct contact for upselling, no dependency on platform rankings.

## Sources

- [Blockchain Technology in the Hospitality Industry](https://www.revfine.com/blockchain-technology-hospitality-industry/)
- [Blockchain in Hotels: Real Applications, Advantages and Challenges](https://leanhotelsystem.com/en/blockchain-in-hotels-real-applications-advantages-and-challenges-of-this-technology/)